Summaries

Set in Kawaguchi, just north of Tokyo in the early 60s, the movie chronicles the lives of poor foundry workers and their families; and one girl's dreams of self-improvement through going on to higher education.

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Keywords
  • based on novel
Genres
  • Drama
Release date Apr 7, 1962
Countries of origin Japan
Language Japanese
Production companies Nikkatsu

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Tech specs

Runtime 1h 39m
Color Black and White
Sound mix Mono
Aspect ratio 2.35 : 1

Synopsis

Set in Kawaguchi, just north of Tokyo in the early 60s, this simple story chronicles the lives of poor foundry workers and their families, and one girl's dreams of self-improvement through going on to higher education.

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